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PF53 EPE

2003 Honda XL 125 V-4

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,997 mi
Last recorded30,997 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda XL 125 V-420,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 EPE
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 30,997 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 30,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside fearing loose

Pass 26 Oct 2017 30,942 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 30,942 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 May 2016 27,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 May 2015 23,080 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 May 2015 23,080 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 19,689 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,689 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,262 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 19,262 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2011 16,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,776 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 14,230 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 12,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,551 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 8,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-4?

Based on 3,504 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 100
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 78
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
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PF53 EPE is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 20,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL 125 V-4 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF53 EPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PF53 EPE is a 2003 Honda XL 125 V-4, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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